Federalism in Austria

V. Functioning of the federal state structure:Federal legislative procedureFederal legislative procedure Bill is passed in the National Council, goes to theFederal Council (some exceptions: federal budget) Federal Council has suspensive veto (8 weeks);may be overruled by a second decision taken by theNational Council Federal Council may exercise an absolute veto: if aconstitutional amendment bill would deprive theLänder of competences. Federal Council has never exercised an absoluteveto and rarely makes use of its suspensive veto.